Here are excerpts from an insightful (and humorous) post on radiant barriers penned by Bob Zabcik, Director of Research and Development for NCI Group Inc., on the MBCI blog. I’ve always been a huge ...

Still stinging from summer utility bills the size of a hefty car payment and looking toward another long cooling season, North Texans want relief. BEN TORRES/Special Contributor Jose Luis Contreras ...

This article was originally published July 9, 2012. As the temperatures rise, you start worrying about your air-conditioning bill and hope that somewhere, somehow you can find a new, improved and ...

Q. I recently heard about some new cooling strategy called “radiant barriers” in which heat from the house is directed up to the roof. Do you know if this really works, and if reflecting the heat out ...

Attic radiant barriers and interior radiation control coatings are proven technologies that significantly reduce the flow of radiant heat across attic spaces. This reduction in radiant heat lowers ...

‘Radiant barrier” is a relatively new term in the world of home improvement. So what exactly is it, how and why does it work, and what makes radiant barrier foil effective in reducing energy bills?

Much effort is being made to ensure our addition to Bedlam Manor will look as if it has been here 70 years. We want the addition to look old, but be energy-efficient. The roof is decked with a ...

Shiny, flashy radiant barriers are a hot topic among Sunbelt homeowners interested in reducing their utility bills. Installed in attic air spaces between the roof decking and insulation, a radiant ...

One of the misconceptions about saving energy in our house is we are trying to hold the air in. This concept is not true, and the fact is, our goal is to keep the heat out. A good example of this is ...

Q. What is your take on using two-sided aluminum material in the attic over existing insulation? I’ve been told it is an idea from NASA that uses material like this to protect astronauts in space. A ...

As Larry Stopa ate a free steak at an Oshkosh, Wis., restaurant, he listened to a sales pitch for "radiant barrier" insulation that was supposed to save him a bundle. Stopa was skeptical of claims ...